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  • Man Utd players can learn from Ronaldo – Varane

    Man Utd players can learn from Ronaldo – Varane

    Raphael Varane has welcomed former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United.

    Varane played with Ronaldo in Madrid and, with the forward on the verge of a return from Juventus 12 years after leaving Old Trafford, is eager to be reunited.

    After victory over Wolves, he said: “I am very happy. He’s a legend and all players can learn when you play with him. It’s a great help for all players, for all young players, and of course he never stops scoring goals so he will help the team.”

    Varane impressed at Molineux as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were forced to defend for long spells.

    “I was very, very happy to be here and to help the team get this victory. The feeling is absolutely amazing,” he told the club website.

    “The Premier League is very intense. The game it’s very fast and you know when you play this game, you are very concentrated and it’s very intense. I came here for that feeling.

    “The atmosphere is fantastic and the game is very fast. You have a lot of action during the game. You have to be focused because it never stops. It’s attack, attack, counter-attack and it’s very fast.”

  • Cristiano Ronaldo completes Man Utd medical

    Cristiano Ronaldo completes Man Utd medical

    Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his Manchester United medical in Lisbon.

    Sky Sports says terms have been agreed on a two-year deal and United have also inserted a clause to extend the contract for a further season. They will pay around £20m to Juventus.

    The final touches are being put on visa details before Ronaldo’s move to United is officially done and the Old Trafford outfit can unveil the Portugal star ahead of his second spell with the club.

    Ronaldo is expected to have agreed terms on a £480,000-a-week deal at United, which will make him the Premier League’s highest-paid player.

    He could make his second United debut on September 11 against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

  • I want Ronaldo in the box and scoring goals – Solskjaer

    I want Ronaldo in the box and scoring goals – Solskjaer

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he wants Cristiano Ronaldo ‘in the box and scoring goals’ for Manchester United.

    The Red Devils announced on Friday that they had reached an agreement with Juventus to sign the 36-year-old superstar.

    Asked by MUTV where Ronaldo would play, Solskjaer replied: “Cristiano has evolved as a player.

    “He used to play wide right, wide left, up front but he’s more of a centre forward for me at the moment, definitely.

    “There will be games we play with two up front or three up front but I want him in the box, I want him scoring goals.”

  • Ronaldo joining Man Utd as highest paid in EPL history

    Ronaldo joining Man Utd as highest paid in EPL history

    Manchester United are making Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid player in Premier League history – and by some distance.

    The Daily Mail says his sensational return to Manchester United will see him earn £480,000-a-week – making him the highest paid player in the Premier League.

    The 36-year-old Juventus striker sealed a dramatic move back to United on Friday after he looked set to join rivals Manchester City just hours before.

    Ronaldo’s staggering weekly wages eclipses City ace Kevin De Bruyne’s by almost £100,000, but it still pales in comparison to Lionel Mess and Neymar’s earnings at PSG.

    After leaving cash-strapped Barcelona earlier this month, Messi agreed terms on a whooping £1million a week with to sign for PSG, dwarfing Ronaldo’s United deal.

    Ronaldo will join United subject to a visa, a medical and agreeing personal terms on a deal worth £19.4m.

    He could make his second debut for the club against Newcastle in a fortnight.

  • What Guardiola told Ronaldo to turn him off Man City

    What Guardiola told Ronaldo to turn him off Man City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was unwilling to offer Cristiano Ronaldo any guarantees during transfer talks this week.

    Ronaldo has since left Juventus for former club Manchester United.

    It’s been revealed Guardiola didn’t offer the former Real Madrid striker any guarantees at City.

    La Repubblica reports Guardiola told Ronaldo over the phone that ‘if you can come, we will try to live together. But I can’t guarantee you anything’.

    Meanwhile, Manchester United prepared to meet the demands of Juventus and a two-year deal for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

  • What I told Ronaldo before Man United deal – Ferdinand

    Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, has said that Sir Alex Ferguson would have hated to see Cristiano Ronaldo in a Manchester City shirt.

    Ronaldo made a stunning return to Old Trafford on Friday after days of negotiations with Manchester City.

    The 36-year-old had suddenly decided to leave Juventus, a club he joined from Real Madrid three seasons ago.

    Ferdinand, a former England international, posted a video on the Twitter page of his fashion label, FIVE, which confirmed that he spoke to Ronaldo about a rumoured move to Manchester City, which looked to be on the cards on Thursday.

    Ferdinand said: “Sir Alex Ferguson would have been exactly the same. He would have hated to see Cristiano in a Man City shirt, just like any other person that’s been connected for a long period of time at this football club.

    “I rang him straight away and asked him, ‘What’s going on? Tell me you’re lying.’”

  • Ronaldo knows he’d be welcome at Man Utd – Solskjaer

    Ronaldo knows he’d be welcome at Man Utd – Solskjaer

    Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits they’d be interested in signing Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

    During the press conference early on Friday, before news of United’s approach broke, Solskjaer said he was surprised the five-time Ballon d’Or winner wanted to bring his time in Italy to a close.

    He added that Ronaldo had been spoken to by United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, his Portugal team-mate.

    “I didn’t think Cristiano was going to turn out leaving Juventus,” Solskjaer said. “It’s been speculation this morning, speculation the last few days, of course.

    “I know Bruno has been talking to him as well. He knows what we feel about him and if he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows that we’re here.”

  • Alex Ferguson key in Man Utd deal for Ronaldo

    Alex Ferguson key in Man Utd deal for Ronaldo

    Sir Alex Ferguson has been key to Manchester United’s move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

    The Manchester Evening News says United offered Ronaldo a contract on Friday morning following a late intervention from former United boss Ferguson, who spoke to Ronaldo about the plans regarding his future.

    United are lining up a two-year deal for Ronaldo and are planning for him to have a medical in Lisbon.

    United then publicly signalled their interest in the Old Trafford legend when manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, at his Friday press conference, made it clear that he would welcome the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner back.

    “Ronaldo is a legend of the club, and the greatest player of all time, if you ask me,” said the United boss. “I didn’t think he’d leave Juventus. We’ve always had a good communication and I know Bruno (Fernandes) has been talking to him.

    “He knows what we feel about him. If he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows we’re here.

    “When you are Messi, Ronaldo, Pogba or Bruno, you have to read a lot about yourself. Let’s see what happens with Cristiano, because he is a legend of this club.

    “I don’t want to speculate too much on Cristiano. We focus on the ones we have here. I’ve said many times, when you’re Man United or (Lionel) Messi, Ronaldo you read a lot about yourself.

    “I was fortunate to play with him and coach him. Everyone who has played with him has a soft spot for him.”

    Asked if he wanted another new player after signing Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane this summer, Solskjaer added: “Any manager is always looking for a little bit more.

    “I have to say the transfer business we’ve done this summer, I’m happy with the numbers, quality and personalities we’ve brought in. They fit each other really well. You’re never comfortable as a manager, but the chemistry is there and I’m very happy with what we’ve done.”

  • Man Utd reach agreement to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

    Man Utd reach agreement to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo is set to re-sign for Premier League side Manchester United, the club announced on Friday.

    The Red Devils said an agreement had been reached with Juventus for the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who scored 118 goals in 292 games during his first spell at Old Trafford.

    “Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester,” read a short statement from the club.

    Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical.

    Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the European Championship for his native Portugal.

  • Juve coach Allegri confirms Ronaldo exit

    Juve coach Allegri confirms Ronaldo exit

    Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo has told the club he “no longer has any intention” to play for the Italian side.

    Ronaldo, 36, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, has been left out of the squad to face Empoli on Saturday.

    Juventus are yet to receive an official bid for the Portugal forward.

    “[Ronaldo] gave his contribution, he made himself available, now he leaves and life goes on,” said Allegri.

    On Wednesday, Juventus told Ronaldo they are willing to sell him during the transfer window – but only if their conditions are met by interested clubs.

    Manchester City are one of the teams to have made contact with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes, with some reports suggesting

    personal terms have already been agreed.

    Allegri continued: “Yesterday, Cristiano told me that he no longer has any intention to play for Juventus. For this reason he will not be called up for tomorrow’s game.

    “Things change, it’s a law of life. Juventus remains, which is the most important thing.

    “He is to be thanked for what he has done, also as an example amongst the youngsters. But as I said, we must go on.”

    A week ago, Allegri said Ronaldo had “never expressed a desire to leave” Juventus, and that the player had told him he was staying at the Allianz Stadium.

    Ronaldo himself called media speculation about his future “a disrespect for me as a man and as a player” in a lengthy Instagram post a few days earlier.

    The five-time Ballon d’or winner started on the bench on Sunday as Juventus drew their Serie A opener against Udinese.